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en-AUCopyright 2015, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All Rights Reserved.Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:37:21 +1100Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:37:21 +1100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssABC NewsWater use in Charters Towers spikeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-31/charters-towers-residents-warned-to-be-waterwise/6361582
The Charters Towers council in north Queensland says it may have to introduce water restrictions if daily usage does not drop.
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Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:16:59 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-31/charters-towers-residents-warned-to-be-waterwise/6361582Water ManagementLocal GovernmentWaterWater SupplyCardiac 'clinic on wheels' expands services to more regional communitieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-06/cardiac-clinic-on-wheels-expands-services-to-more/6285572
More rural towns have been added to the itinerary for a custom-made "clinic on wheels'" that delivers cardiac and respiratory services from a converted truck.
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Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:59:01 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-06/cardiac-clinic-on-wheels-expands-services-to-more/6285572Healthcare FacilitiesHeart DiseaseRespiratory DiseasesGrasshopper 'plague' brings more misery to Qld farmershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-18/grasshopper-plague-brings-more-misery-to-qld-farmers/6143742
An explosion in the grasshopper population is wreaking havoc on farms across Queensland, with millions of the yellow-winged insects destroying crops and shredding grass.
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Allyson HornWed, 18 Feb 2015 18:57:44 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-18/grasshopper-plague-brings-more-misery-to-qld-farmers/6143742Pest ManagementRuralPestsNorth Queensland bull sale fails to muster confidencehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-09/bull-sales-fall-flat-charters-towers-north-queensland/6080750
The first bull sales in Charters Towers in north Queensland this year have fallen flat with nearly half of the registered herd failing to be sold.
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Allyson HornMon, 09 Feb 2015 17:39:02 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-09/bull-sales-fall-flat-charters-towers-north-queensland/6080750LivestockRuralDalrymple MP confident of retaining seathttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-28/dalrymple-mp-confident-of-retaining-seat/6051358
The Katter's Australian Party Member for Dalrymple, in north Queensland, says he believes he can hold onto his seat, despite a slow start to his election campaign.
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Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:35:07 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-28/dalrymple-mp-confident-of-retaining-seat/6051358ElectionsStates and TerritoriesQueenslanders recognised in Australia Day awardshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-26/queenslanders-celebrate-australia-day-honours/6046176
It's been a day of celebration for the dozens of regional Queenslanders recognised with Australia Day honours.
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Mon, 26 Jan 2015 13:38:21 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-26/queenslanders-celebrate-australia-day-honours/6046176Australia DayRuralRural MediaRural YouthLive exporters head to Sarina saleyards http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-21/live-exporters-head-to-sarina-saleyards/6031484
Live exporters head to Sarina saleyards to overcome loss of supply in rain-hit North Queensland
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Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:43:33 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-21/live-exporters-head-to-sarina-saleyards/6031484Beef CattleLandmark Mackay livestock agent Paul Cooper discusses efforts by live export buyers to find cattle as rain hits North Queenslandhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-21/live-export-buyers-head-to-sarina-saleyards/6031598
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:37:21 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-21/live-export-buyers-head-to-sarina-saleyards/6031598Beef CattleTasmanian tall ship gets second chance at lifehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-19/breathing-life-back-into-a-1942-hobart-tall-ship/6024812
Tied up at Constitution Dock in Hobart is the 1942 tall ship Rhona H, the self-confessed labour of love and life-changing project for a former Queensland resident.
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Fred HooperMon, 19 Jan 2015 17:01:10 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-19/breathing-life-back-into-a-1942-hobart-tall-ship/6024812SailingHistoryHuman InterestQueensland election 2015: North Qld councils divided over LNP's inland roads fundinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-16/queensland-election-2015-north-qld-councils/6021204
A north Queensland council says the LNP has made a wrong decision by not committing funds to the Hann Highway.
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Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:47:49 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-16/queensland-election-2015-north-qld-councils/6021204States and TerritoriesActivism and LobbyingUrban Development and PlanningQueensland towns set for 'ghostbuster' tourhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-06/queensland-set-for-ghostbuster-tour/6002230
Major Brisbane landmarks and towns on the Sunshine Coast and in north Queensland will be investigated later this year for paranormal activity.
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Jessica HinchliffeTue, 06 Jan 2015 13:58:59 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-06/queensland-set-for-ghostbuster-tour/6002230Human InterestSearch continues for missing father and sons in outback Qldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-21/search-continues-for-missing-father-and-sons-in-outback-qld/5981750
Police are asking the central Queensland community to remain vigilant as the search for a Brisbane man and his two sons continues.
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Sun, 21 Dec 2014 11:41:42 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-21/search-continues-for-missing-father-and-sons-in-outback-qld/5981750Missing PersonEmergency IncidentsFears Brisbane father and sons stranded in outback Qldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-20/search-continues-for-brisbane-father-and-two-sons-outback-qld/5981258
A Brisbane man and his two sons who have been missing for several days after leaving on a driving holiday to Cairns may be stranded in outback Queensland, police say.
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Sat, 20 Dec 2014 15:06:19 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-20/search-continues-for-brisbane-father-and-two-sons-outback-qld/5981258Missing PersonEmergency IncidentsPolice probe alleged killing of puppies with axe in Charters Towershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-02/police-probe-alleged-killing-of-two-puppies-with/5933614
Police are yet to lay any charges over the alleged killing of two puppies on a Charters Towers property.
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Tue, 02 Dec 2014 12:42:56 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-02/police-probe-alleged-killing-of-two-puppies-with/5933614Animal WelfareFiresAnimalsIsolated families call for more support to educate their childrenhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-19/5902846
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:32:05 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-19/5902846Distance EducationIsolated station families call for more support to educate childrenhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-19/station-families-call-for-education-support/5903008
Station families in Australia's isolated communities are being split-up to cope with the pressures of distance education.
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Lauren WaldhuterWed, 19 Nov 2014 14:32:05 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-19/station-families-call-for-education-support/5903008Distance EducationRural YouthDriver dies in road crash near Charters Towershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-18/driver-dies-in-road-crash-near-charters-towers/5899082
A 77-year-old man has died after a car crash near Charters Towers.
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Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:30:34 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-18/driver-dies-in-road-crash-near-charters-towers/5899082RoadBats return to Queensland towns in plague proportionshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-03/queensland-councils-struggling-to-afford-bat-removal/5863488
Queensland councils threaten to stop removing flying fox colonies from community areas, saying they do not have the money.
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Allyson HornMon, 03 Nov 2014 18:09:59 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-03/queensland-councils-struggling-to-afford-bat-removal/5863488AnimalsActivism and LobbyingEndangered and Protected SpeciesLocal GovernmentEnvironmental ImpactCoal mine proponent seeks federal environmental nodhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-03/coal-mine-proponent-seeks-federal-environmental-nod/5788032
The proponent of what could become Queensland's second largest coal mine is seeking federal environmental approval.
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Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:57:51 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-03/coal-mine-proponent-seeks-federal-environmental-nod/5788032CoalMining IndustryQueensland graziers shape red meat industry futurehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-26/red-meat-industry-future-townsville-consultation/5771836
Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:07:14 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-26/red-meat-industry-future-townsville-consultation/5771836LivestockBeef CattleSheep ProductionGoat ProductionGrazier Fiona Murray and Deputy Mayor Wally Brewer discuss the droughthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-23/charters-towers-fighting-drought/5762808
Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:07:53 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-23/charters-towers-fighting-drought/5762808DroughtLivestockCharters Towers fighting the droughthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-23/charters-towers-fighting-the-drought/5762812
The past 48 hours have brought some much-needed rain for some parts of Queensland.
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Harry CrawfordTue, 23 Sep 2014 12:07:53 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-23/charters-towers-fighting-the-drought/5762812DroughtRural TourismWeb portals promise to be 'one-stop' place for local informationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-18/online-portals-promises-to-be-one-stop-website-for/5752352
Three rural councils are taking part in a trial program designed to give residents a better online experience.
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Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:22:06 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-18/online-portals-promises-to-be-one-stop-website-for/5752352Information and CommunicationLocal GovernmentBess O'Connor and Mandy Bishop speak with Craig Zoncahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-17/qld-ch-goes-to-charters-towers/5750676
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:46:12 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-17/qld-ch-goes-to-charters-towers/5750676AgribusinessDrought sees cotton growers plant 80 per cent less crophttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-17/drought-hits-cotton-production/5750942
Farmers in Queensland are planting 80 per cent less cotton than last year as drought hits hard.
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Jeremy Story Carter And Craig ZoncaWed, 17 Sep 2014 16:46:12 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-17/drought-hits-cotton-production/5750942AgribusinessPig ProductionDroughtCottonRuralThe ABC takes a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for live cattle export: First stop is the saleyardshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/from-saleyards-to-port-for-live-export-0909/5726028
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:58:03 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/from-saleyards-to-port-for-live-export-0909/5726028Beef CattleTradeLivestockGetting a better viewhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/stockman-in-yards/5703140
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:58:03 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/stockman-in-yards/5703140RuralLive cattle exporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/live-cattle-export-from-townsville/5703684
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:58:03 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/live-cattle-export-from-townsville/5703684Sea TransportRoad TransportBeef CattleTradeOffloading cattle at saleyards in Charters Towers, north Queensland.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/offloading-cattle-road-train/5703160
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:58:03 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/offloading-cattle-road-train/5703160Road TransportBeef CattleCattle herded through saleyardshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/cattle-saleyards/5703156
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:58:03 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/cattle-saleyards/5703156Beef CattleCattle at Dalrymple saleyards in north Qldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/cattle-dalrymple-saleyards/5703154
Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:58:03 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/cattle-dalrymple-saleyards/5703154Beef CattleFrom saleyard to port: Live export exploredhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/behind-the-scenes-live-export-preparation/5721584
ABC Rural goes behind the scenes to explore the logistics of getting thousands of cattle onto a ship bound for Indonesia.
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Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:58:03 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-09/behind-the-scenes-live-export-preparation/5721584Cattle FeedlotsBeef CattleRail TransportSea TransportTradeLivestock WelfareStolen guns trigger manhunthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-25/police-hunt-man-over-stolen-guns/5694482
Townsville police are looking for a Charters Towers' man believed to have stolen five guns from a locked safe.
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Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:52:54 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-25/police-hunt-man-over-stolen-guns/5694482BurglaryCrimeRural Reporter: Troy cuts a striking figurehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-14/rural-qld-rural-reporter-troy-cuts-a-striking-figure/5670050
Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:30:51 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-14/rural-qld-rural-reporter-troy-cuts-a-striking-figure/5670050Agricultural ShowsEquine ProductionThree year old Troy struts his stuff at the Carters Towers show in north Qldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-05/troy-and-bill-mann/5650222
Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:44:21 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-05/troy-and-bill-mann/5650222Agricultural ShowsLivestockTroy shows his stylehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-05/troy-and-bill-mann/5650220
Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:44:21 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-05/troy-and-bill-mann/5650220LivestockHorsing around at the showhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-05/clydesdale-charters-towers-show/5649674
Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:44:21 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-05/clydesdale-charters-towers-show/5649674LivestockAgricultural ShowsTroy the Clydesdale colt paraded at Charters Towers Showhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-05/troy-the-clydesdale-charters-towers-show/5650290
Clydesdales are one of the most popular animals at any country show not only because of their incredible size, but also for the special place they hold in Australian history.
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Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:44:21 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-05/troy-the-clydesdale-charters-towers-show/5650290Agricultural ShowsEquine ProductionLivestockPowell says no plans to allow bat cullshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-16/powell-says-no-plans-to-allow-bat-culls/5600410
The Queensland Environment Minister says he has had no requests from councils to cull bats as a method of dispersal.
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Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:38:05 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-16/powell-says-no-plans-to-allow-bat-culls/5600410AnimalsEnvironmental ManagementStates and TerritoriesLocal GovernmentCharters Towers council delivers budget with 2.6pc rate risehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-16/charters-towers-council-delivers-budget-with-26pc/5600364
The Mayor of Charters Towers says the budget for this financial year will ensure the town is ready to take advantage of the coal industry when it rebounds.
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Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:35:56 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-16/charters-towers-council-delivers-budget-with-26pc/5600364Local GovernmentCouncil struggles to get bat removal chopper plans off the groundhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-15/council-struggles-to-get-bat-removal-chopper-plans/5597052
The Charters Towers council in north Queensland says it cannot convince a helicopter company to help it remove a large colony of bats that has returned to a local park.
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Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:34:31 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-15/council-struggles-to-get-bat-removal-chopper-plans/5597052AnimalsEnvironmental ManagementLocal GovernmentMP urges action to get rail loading facility on trackhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-14/mp-urges-action-to-get-rail-loading-facility-on/5593842
Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth says the rail loading facility in Charters Towers is still sitting idle and half built, months after it was due to be finished.
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Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:11:20 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-14/mp-urges-action-to-get-rail-loading-facility-on/5593842Rail TransportActivism and LobbyingStates and TerritoriesService to farewell ex-McKinlay Shire mayorhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-26/service-to-farewell-ex-mckinlay-shire-mayor/5551872
The McKinlay Shire Mayor says long-time resident Daren Ginns will be remembered for his service to the shire and the community.
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Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:53:21 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-26/service-to-farewell-ex-mckinlay-shire-mayor/5551872PersonLocal GovernmentCommunity and SocietyMemorial project to recognise Diggers' outback effortshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-16/memorial-project-to-recognise-diggers-outback/5525702
A project to honour outback war heroes is one of several north and western Queensland Anzac centenary projects that have received Government grants.
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Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:46:37 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-16/memorial-project-to-recognise-diggers-outback/5525702Human InterestPersonHistoryWorld War 1QAFFI vet Dr Geoffry Fordyce is working on a breeding cattle production program here in Australia as well as Timor-Lestehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-05/dr-geoffry-fordyce/5497744
Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:20:19 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-05/dr-geoffry-fordyce/5497744Beef CattleAsianQAFFI vet Dr Geoffry Fordyce splits his time between Charters Towers and Timor Lestehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-05/dr-geoffry-fordyce/5502210
Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:20:19 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-05/dr-geoffry-fordyce/5502210Beef CattleAsianCountry Queensland vet commutes overseas for cattle http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-05/qaafi-vet-dr-geoffry-fordyce/5502266
Cattle are cattle ... whether they are stumpy little Bali cows in South-East Asia, or our much larger breeds of cattle here in Queensland.
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Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:20:19 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-05/qaafi-vet-dr-geoffry-fordyce/5502266Beef CattleAsianFarmers Bess O'Connor and Mandy Bishop explain the impact of the droughthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-04/drought-takes-toll/5750872
Wed, 04 Jun 2014 10:51:10 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-04/drought-takes-toll/5750872AgribusinessDroughtRuralFiona Murray, Rachel Weston and Katarina Keough talk distance education at Rural Regional and Remote Women's Network conference.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-04/distance-education/5750940
Wed, 04 Jun 2014 10:51:10 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-04/distance-education/5750940AgribusinessDroughtRuralAlex Gartmann describes the role of the FRRR in Queensland at the RRR Women's Network conference in Charters Towershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-04/drought-takes-toll/5750920
Wed, 04 Jun 2014 10:51:10 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-04/drought-takes-toll/5750920AgribusinessDroughtRural